Maternal hydration for increasing amniotic fluid volume in oligohydramnios and normal amniotic fluid volume

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G Justus Hofmeyr · University of the Witwatersrand

A. Metin Gülmezog̈lu · World Health Organization

Abstract

Simple maternal hydration appears to increase amniotic fluid volume and may be beneficial in the management of oligohydramnios and prevention of oligohydramnios during labour or prior to external cephalic version. Controlled trials are needed to assess the clinical benefits and possible risks of maternal hydration for specific clinical purposes.

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Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Maternal and fetal healthcare Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

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Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Volume 2012, Issue 2, pp. CD000134-CD000134

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd000134

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Maternal hydration for increasing amniotic fluid volume in oligohydramnios and normal amniotic fluid volume

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